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Weddings with Reverend Jim Beidle

I am an experienced professional wedding officiant based in Arlington, Washington. Aware of the many details that go into planning your perfect wedding day, I take pains to make your ceremony planning easy, fun, and affordable. I believe you’ll build your life on the memories you create as you stand together at the marriage altar. I am committed to helping you communicate your love through meaningful vows, entertaining your guests through a joyful celebration, and bringing you into a lifetime of happiness.

Experienced

As an ordained minister, I have performed weddings since 2012. Based on that experience, I’ve assembled several wedding packages for every style of wedding you can imagine. From elopements through creative celebrations and resort destinations to your backyard. Whatever your vibe, you and I create precisely the ceremony you want to celebrate your love. It’s your ceremony - how do you imagine your wedding day?

Professional

There are many officiants who treat their calling as a hobby, with the casual attitude that sometimes entails. Yet your officiant is your guide to the legal and spiritual process of becoming married. Isn’t it important that they understand and comply with a legal and ethical standard to ensure your wedding goes without a hiccup?

As a professional officiant, I adhere to the rigid standards and the strong code of ethics chartered by the International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants - IAPWO. The IAPWO Code of Ethics includes key ideals of honesty, trustworthiness, respect, and non-discrimination. Regardless of your background, I promise to treat you fairly and spell out what I can and cannot do for you.

Mobile

Although I focus on offering services in Northwest Washington, I am ready to travel to you! I have married couples in three of Washington’s national parks, on whale watching tours, and at the beach. Wherever you want to tie the knot, I am ready to make it happen.

Services Offered

Whether you imagine a religious ceremony, a secular celebration, or something in between, I am happy to accommodate your needs. I continually create new resources to accommodate our changing times. Here is a partial list of the services Weddings with Reverend Jim Beidle offers:

  • Civil unions

  • Interfaith ceremony

  • Non-religious

  • Single religion

  • Rehearsal

  • Vow renewals and Sequel Weddings

  • Coaching

  • Customized vows

  • Elopements

  • Micro-weddings and Mini-monies

  • Traditional and casual weddings

  • Themed weddings, like Santa Claus Ceremonies

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$250

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$75

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Episcopalian
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Weddings with Rev. Jim Beidle

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Lisa Sent on 07/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful officiant and person to work with!

We felt so fortunate to have found Jim, after searching and meeting with other officients. He had a really nice process and structure to how he would officiate, and how he could help us put together our own vows. We really enjoyed working with him, and he made our day a big success. He was very flexible, and open to hearing our input as well. He went the extra mile for us on the day of as well, which we are forever grateful. He did an awesome job running our rehearsal as well. We highly recommend Jim to any other couples out there!
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Samantha Sent on 02/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding ceremony

Rev Jim officiated our elopement on the coast. He gave us a reasonable quote for lodging and mileage, and we were more than happy to pay extra to have him officiate. He was so organized and was really flexible when we had to reschedule our wedding. He also helped us write our vows. The day of the wedding was less stressful with his help. He took care of all the documents and mailed the papers for us. All of our guests loved the ceremony, especially when he read "the day the saucers came."
Barbara
Barbara Sent on 06/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A Perfect Choice for our Wedding

Reverend Jim is a thoughtful and master communicator. His attention to detail makes all the difference in a successful event. Beyond an event, his personality is such that you know how much he truly cares about each couple. Each instance of anxiety or any question was answered promptly on the phone and in e-mail. The event day, he was right where he said he would be with a smile. Because we were allowed to be engaged in the process, making choices in the readings and passages, it made it so personal for us. Everyone at our micro-wedding loved him so much. He is a treasure and we will forever be blessed knowing this kind man.
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Drea Sent on 10/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement/Courthouse Style Tiny Wedding

Jim was so I formative, on time, and guided us through all the processes so smoothly. He went out of his way to make sure things were perfect for us. His kindness and attention to detail made his services well worth the money.
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Kaylinda Sent on 10/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Last Minute Military Wedding

Had a fantastic experience with him- just lovely! He accommodated the last minute wedding for my sister and her USMC groom and it turned out just like we wanted. I would recommend to friends and family for sure!
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Nicholas Sent on 09/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Would recommend Jim to anyone

Reverend Jim was beyond amazing. He catered the ceremony to exactly what we wanted and it was a beautiful ceremony. Jim is very well organized. As we planned the ceremony with him, he provided his very own catalogue or resources for things like helping write vows. He also took care of almost all of the legal "legwork" for us so we didn't have to worry about a thing. Jim was super patient as well. We had a first look before the ceremony and it was a hot day with almost no available shade. Still, he waited for us to finish and didn't complain, or even seem agitated. I would use Jim again in a heartbeat and highly recommend him!
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Chen Sent on 06/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing officiant

Jim is a professional reverend with a great sense of humor. Wedding planning is anxious, but Jim had been very helpful from the very first meeting till the end of our wedding day. He's very professional about everything a couple needs to know about the ceremony and very responsive with any questions in the email. We had a great experience having Jim marry us, and it was an unforgettable memory in our life.
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Dale Sent on 06/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Wonderful ceremony! Would recommend again to family and friends!!! I had so many compliments from our guests!
Cynthia
Cynthia Sent on 11/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Pirate Wedding

Jim was so excellent creating our very unique custom pirate wedding ceremony.
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Kaitlin Sent on 08/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
When my original officiant was not able to be there for me, Jim was able to step in and take control. He was very reliable, easy to talk to, and has a very amicable personality. My husband and I are very grateful Rev. Jim was available!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Forever, Together Forever, Together Wedding Officiants

We've had the pleasure of working with Rev. Beidle and feel totally confident about recommending his services. He's honest, outgoing and totally dedicated. He treats couples with respect and has a great sense of humor. No couple will ever be disappointed with the quality of his services, which always go above and beyond the usual professionalism.

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